The INDIAN TAROTS – Four of Pentacles

In the card, a self-described king hoards his pentacles from the town behind him. While the man has what he wants, he is all alone.

The solitary figure in the Four of Pentacles stoops over one of his pentacles while he clings on the other three. The figure’s body language suggests that he his closed off to the rest of the world. In making material things his sole priority, the figure loses everything else. The figure wears a Mahajan’s (or Jamindar) hat however, instead of illustrating his authority, the crown illustrates the figure’s hollowness. He is the king of nobody. A miser that has everything in the world except friends, family, or community. His crown warns against the alure of power.

The pentacles themselves illustrate the man’s rampant materialism. This is the only card in which a pentacle is under the feet, signifying ego of material possession. The person has become egoistic after possessing wealth. He is also clinging to his wealth and acting greedy. The town in the background illustrates the figure’s loneliness. The figure might wear a crown, but people are his last priority. The figure wants authority for authority’s sake rather than authority for the sake of leading others to a better tomorrow.

Upright meaning

The upright Four of Pentacles represents stability, security, and material possessions. It suggests that you’re holding onto what you have and that you’re focused on building a solid foundation for your future. The card encourages you to be disciplined and to save for the future.

Reverse meaning

The reversed Four of Pentacles can indicate greed, possessiveness, or a lack of generosity. It suggests that you may be holding onto your resources too tightly or that you’re not willing to share with others. The card encourages you to be more open and generous with your resources and to let go of any attachments that are holding you back.